ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION An Education for Life Our care for the child should be governed, not by the desire to make [them] learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within [them] that light which is called intelligence. – Dr. Maria Montessori Montessori is more than a method of education. It is an outlook on life with a deep reverence for the innate potential of each person. It is a spiritual mission to create a more peaceful and loving world. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that each child is born with a unique personality and gifts, along with a desire to learn and to experience the world. By encouraging children’s interests and cultivating their innate strengths, Montessori believed that children would develop into productive, community-minded adults. At heart, education must serve the whole child – intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. At St. Catherine’s, academic progress is a crucial focus of our program, but it is only part of our goal. Our underlying mission is to help students develop the character, confidence, and resilience to handle whatever life brings.
Academic Support St. Catherine’s is dedicated to meeting each student’s academic needs. This school year, through Catapult Learning, we have on-campus, AMI-trained support members who will work in partnership with Primary and Elementary guides, parents, and the administration to help students receive the support they need to succeed at the level appropriate to their learning development. If parents believe that more academic support is needed for their child, their first step would be to consult with their child’s guide to discuss concerns and a course of action. Likewise, if a guide observes that support may be needed, they first will notify the student’s parents. As needed, the support members will assess and work with the student. They also will maintain communication about the student’s needs and progress. In the event support staff determines additional, perhaps outside, testing and support is warranted, St. Catherine’s will assist the family in locating these resources. This academic support is funded through the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program and provided through Catapult Learning.
Jacinta Edussuriya Primary and Elementary 15
Sterling Richards Primary and Lower Elementary
